Jack Mcbride Ryder

Background

Ryder, Jack Mcbride was born on December 2, 1928 in Newport, Kentucky, United States. Son of Amon McBride Ryder and Esther Mabel (Harris) Ryder Rachford.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Mich State University, East Lansing, 1952. Master of Arts in School Administration, Mich State University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration, Mich State University, 1962.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Saginaw Valley State University, 1992.

Career

Teacher, Anglo-American Schools, Athens, Greece, 1952-1954; superintendent of schools, Brady Community Schools, Oakley, Michigan, 1955-1957; superintendent of schools, Cassopolis (Michigan) Public Schools, 1957-1961; associate instructor College Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1961-1962; assistant to dean university extension administration, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana, 1962-1963; interim director (on loan), Indiana Vocational Technology College, Indianapolis, 1964-1965; director, dean and director, Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1963-1969; vice chancellor, dean for administrative affairs, Indiana U. and Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1969-1974; professor education, president, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, 1974-1989; professor education, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan, 1989-1992; president, J&L Association International Ednl. Cons., since 1992;

board directors Saginaw Citizens Bank. Chairman Valley Library.

Consortium, Saginaw, 1981-1989, Saginaw Valley Research and Development Corporation, University Center, 1982-1989. Visiting professor, consultant Federation Universitaire ET PolyTechnique, De Lille, France, 1989.

Achievements

• Jack McBride Ryder has been listed as a noteworthy Educational consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Saginaw Area Growth Alliance, 1989. Board directors Saginaw Future, 1989, St. Luke's Healthcare Association, Saginaw, 1981-1989. Member Leadership Bay County, Bay City, Michigan, 1988.

Board directors, 1st vice chairman Saginaw Valley State University Foundation, 1974-1989. President emeritus Saginaw Valley State University Board Control, 1992. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities (Distinguished Leadership award 1988), President's Council State Universities (chairman 1984-1986, Leadership and Service award 1989), International Torch Club (board directors Chicago 1988-1989), Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Fishing, spectator sports, gardening, walking, tennis.

Connections

Married Roberta Joyce Hayward, March 17, 1951 (divorced 1964). Children: Joyce Ann (deceased), Constance Lynn, Judith Louise, John McBride. Married Lila Joan Baker, October 2, 1964.

1 child, Suzanne Carol.

Father:

Amon McBride Ryder Rachford

Mother:

Esther Mabel (Harris) Ryder Rachford

Spouse:

Roberta Joyce Hayward

Spouse:

Lila Joan Baker

child:

Suzanne Carol Ryder

child:

John McBride Ryder

child:

Constance Lynn Ryder

child:

Judith Louise Ryder

child:

Joyce Ann Ryder (deceased)